Hey y’all. Been a lurker and reader for a while on here! I’ve finally decided to write a game! As of now, I’m still learning the coding system, but I have the basic idea of the game down along with some of the characters and setting.
The game is in an urban fantasy setting at Arawn Academy, a hidden school for young animal shapeshifters to learn to control their powers. You play as Mcintosh (it’s the canon last name, first name and gender are customizable), a new student with a secret. Unlike the other shapeshifters, they can take on multiple animal forms. When a fellow student goes missing as the fog rolls in, it’s up to you, your classmates and friends to investigate the similar disappearances going on around town.
Gameplaywise, the idea is that it’s a bit like the Persona games. You have real-life events to attend during the day, but at night you can investigate the warped version of the town you’re living in. I’m still new to coding, so the initial options will be limited, but hopefully, they can make an impact if that’s the case.
The party members will also have their own events you can help them with. I’m still on the fence with making some of them incompatible depending on players’ attraction choice, but that’s still up for changing, not married to that idea yet. Speaking of the characters, here’s a few of them.
Chase Holiday: A stubborn and steadfast guy with the animal form of a mountain goat. Considered a ditz by his classmates and teachers, Holiday’s real strength is his determination to gain control of his powers and reenter the competitive track world and make it to the Olympics.
Abby Aashirya: A talented and aloof girl, Abigail or Abby as she’s known by her friends, seeks adoration through her watercolor pieces. Never seen without her paint-splattered overalls and lucky brush, Abby is considered out of touch with the rest of the world. Her skill extends to her animal form; a hawk, as she is graceful and quick in her movements in the air.
Jordan Leto: Around the school, Jordan is hardly seen. Aside from showing up to class, gym practice, and lunch, they never seem to stay around much. No one has heard them speak or even make much noise. Always wearing that brown, baggy hoodie, suspenders, and other mismatched clothing. Their room is always closed, but students who have looked in briefly saw computer monitors with security feeds of the school and town.
So that’s it. I’m still in the very early stages of this WIP to the point where I don’t even have a name for it yet. What do y’all think? Any suggestions, ideas or do you just hate it in general?